Conditions

If a person suffers from a damaged skin area which is present below knees, either on the foot or legs, which has not healed for more than six weeks, then it is known as a leg ulcer. Leg ulcers are visible in the form of...

Sepsis is an infection that spreads through blood, affecting the entire body. This is a systematic response. Sepsis in a broader term can also be called blood poisoning or even septicaemia, though they differ in their...

The term exopthalmos is a Greek word. It means protruding or bulging eyeballs. Exopthalmos occurs as a result of any disorders occurring to the thyroid gland. Exopthalmos is commonly caused by Grave’s disease. The...

The cramps that develop in the legs affect the calf muscles. But one may experience cramps in the muscles in the feet as well as thigh muscles. A person experiences cramps while sleeping or taking rest. The muscles of...

Medicines can be categorised on the basis of its supply and how it can be obtained. This categorisation is important and depends on the level of supervision of medical professionals that is needed before the use of a...

How to diagnose Down syndrome A combined test is conducted which is a combination of ultrasound and blood test which is also termed as Antenatal screening. In the blood test a sample will be drawn for checking certain...

Nose bleeds can occur by a small injury caused by blowing or picking of nose. They can also be caused by infection of mucous membrane causing crusting and drying. Nosebleeds are quite common amongst children. These can...

Head injuries are very common. A minor head injury should not cause a permanent damage. The symptoms of these injuries are mild and last for a small period. If the person is conscious, there may not be any damage to the...

Parasthesia is also known by the name of pins and needles. This is a condition where a person experiences tingling, pricking as well as burning sensation on the legs as well as arms. Parasthesia can be temporary or...

A hernia is an internal body part, like an organ which extends its way through a weak muscle or the tissue wall surrounding it. Normally, muscles are tough and resilient and keep the organs in their positions, however...

The disease condition is better known as uveitis. This is an inflammatory disease affecting the uveal tract present in the eye. The uveal tract is constituted by the choroid, the ciliary body and the iris. Types Uveitis...

The drugs which help to lower the levels of cholesterol in blood are known as the statins. Statins are normally used in the treatment of Primary hypercholesterolaemia which develops due to unhealthy lifestyle factors...

Vertigo is a feeling of spinning on the spot, even if the person is standing entirely still. The things around the person seem to move about either in a vertical line or in a horizontal line. In some cases the effect is...

Persons carrying excessive body fat as compared to their height and sex are said to have obesity. As per the normal standards BMI (Body Mass Index) which is weight measured in Kilograms, then divide it by the height of...

Rhesus is very rare these days as now a treatment has been found for it and can be cured easily. This disease mostly affects pregnant ladies and newborn babies. The disease attacks the antibodies present in the mother’s...

Tendons are white, rubbery and tough cords which connect the body’s muscles to the bones. They assist in releasing the muscle power that is created due to contraction, in moving the joints and the bones. The...

The examination of the interior of bladder using cystoscope is known as Cystoscopy. Cystoscopy is usually done fro various reasons like diagnosis for a condition for performing surgery. Necessity of cystoscopy The...

This is a commonly known problem and caused by the swelling of appendix. The location of appendix is onto the right side of the abdomen and towards the lower right. The reasons for the problems are not known properly...

Sore throats arise when an individual’s immune system is not completely matured against different kind of bacteria and viruses that cause the sore throat condition. Thus throat infections arise mostly in younger adults...

The drugs which are used for emptying the bowels if the person has a difficulty passing stools are known as laxatives. Laxatives are also helpful for easing constipation. These are available as over the counter drugs...